Daily Archives: September 26, 2013

Suzanne H. Rhoden, 63, of Glen St. Mary died on Friday, September 20, 2013. After retiring from the Baker County Commission staff, Mrs. Rhoden spent her spare time gardening and playing the piano. She also enjoyed football and bluegrass music. She especially loved spending time with her family, friends and grandchildren.

Curtis Jimmie Harvey, 75, of Starke died peacefully on September 18 at E.T. York Haven Hospice in Gainesville after an extended illness. He was born in Baker County and lived in Starke for the last 20 years. He was the son of the late Dewey and Jessie Muse Harvey, and was a heavy equipment operator until he retired. He was preceded in death by a daughter Wanda Waters, grandson Christopher Harvey and several brothers and sisters.

Lula Bennett, 97, a lifelong resident of Baker County, died on September 18, 2013 at her residence with family by her side. She was born in West Palm Beach on September 10, 1916 to the late Lonnie Rewis and Bessie Benton Rewis. Lula was a member of North Prong Primitive Baptist Church. She was a homemaker for many years; raising her children, grandchildren and taking care of her husband and many foster children over the years.

Henis G. Petermann, 81, of Macclenny died September 23, 2013. He was born July 19, 1932 to Jesse Petermann and Leona Chase in Tallahassee. Mr. Petermann was a resident of Macclenny for the past 12 years and a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville.